Teacher of Science

Parkfields Middle School, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 6AB

34 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  18 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  12 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: ECT/MPS/UPS (possibility of 3 days per week)
• Additional allowances:

  ECT/MPS/UPS (possibility of 3 days per week)

Teacher of Science job summary

For September 2026, due to retirement, we are seeking to appoint a Teacher of Science to join our existing team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and ambitious teacher to work with a team of committed and talented subject specialists. You will need to be confident in your ability to teach at a high level, have a fantastic knowledge of the Science curriculum and set the standard. If successful, you will teach Science across the school, but particularly in Years 6-8.

Parkfields is oversubscribed and has 470 children which includes a hearing impaired provision. The school was last inspected in 2024.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Parkfields Middle School

• School type: Academy, ages 9 to 13
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 467 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 9 to 13
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Parkfields Middle School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/parkfields-middle-school

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